Is Acca safe?
Henrico, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Acca as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Acca
“Go. Acca is a safe, primarily commercial and light-industrial suburban pocket in Henrico County that presents little violent crime risk to everyday visitors. While pedestrian infrastructure is minimal and car-oriented property crimes occur, exercising basic situational awareness in retail parking lots makes for a trouble-free visit.”
About the area
Located just northwest of Richmond's city limits, Acca is centered around the major CSX Acca Rail Yard and commercial corridors along Staples Mill Road and West Broad Street. The area is functional and logistics-heavy, featuring trade services, transit hubs, and suburban retail centers.
- Car-Dependent
- Industrial / Commercial
- Suburban Hub
- Transit-Adjacent
Walking and biking in Acca
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 38/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure and RVA Bike Share kiosks are absent here, and high traffic speeds on multi-lane arterials make road cycling hazardous.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to the urban core across the Henrico county line
- Exceptional regional connectivity via Interstate 64, Interstate 195, and the nearby Amtrak passenger terminal
- Solid median household incomes and stable working-class residential tracts
- Plentiful retail centers, specialty markets, and dining within a short drive
Cons
- Opportunistic property crime and vehicle break-ins in commercial strip mall parking lots
- Industrial noise, light pollution, and heavy freight traffic stemming from the CSX rail yard
- Severe lack of pedestrian sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike facilities on major arterial roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low within residential pockets, though occasional panhandling occurs at high-traffic intersections and highway ramps along Staples Mill Road and Broad Street.
What Acca is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and businesslike as commuter traffic picks up along Staples Mill Road and workers head into warehouses and local offices.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy with delivery trucks, retail shoppers, and rail traffic, feeling safe and standard for a suburban commercial zone.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in the industrial sectors with steady customer flow at area restaurants and strip mall plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally deserted on side streets with minimal foot traffic, though poorly lit parking lots warrant basic vigilance regarding vehicle security.
Transit, parking and getting around
GRTC Transit System operates bus routes serving the perimeter along Broad Street and Staples Mill Road, and the Richmond Staples Mill Amtrak Station is located just minutes away for regional rail travel.
Parking is abundant and free in private surface lots fronting all retail plazas, service centers, and industrial facilities.
Things to do in Acca
- Catch an Amtrak train up the Northeast Corridor from the nearby Staples Mill Road Station
- Explore diverse international dining spots along the bordering West Broad Street commercial corridor
- Browse local garden supply centers and home improvement hubs along Staples Mill Road
Local favorites
- Mekong Restaurant · Vietnamese Restaurant & Beer Bar · 4.6★ (3450)Acclaimed Vietnamese staple famous for its vast craft beer list and traditional noodle dishes.
- Full Kee Chinese Restaurant · Chinese Restaurant · 4.3★ (1280)Long-running favorite serving authentic Cantonese cuisine, dim sum, and roast duck.
- Pho So 1 · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Casual neighborhood staple serving large bowls of pho and traditional Vietnamese appetizers.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.